Before the release of 3D, the band released an EP titled Green Light, Go! and a self titled compilation of demos before being signed to Sumerian Records, where they've since remained. They also released a few Pre-Production demos of songs that would later be featured on 3D. Shortly after the albums release, Zack Johnson would leave the band and temporarily be replaced by Chris Moore, who was also featured on the bands music videos for 3-D and What This Means To Me. Johnson returned after Moore left the band due to "artistic differences" and joined the band on Warped Tour 2010.
The band released their second full-length album The End of the World Party on February 22, 2011. The album is noticeably different from 3D as it's a lot less heavy and more pop punk sounding. They played Soundwave 2011 in Australia, supported We the Kings alongside VersaEmerge in the United Kingdom, and played on the 2011 AP Tour along with Conditions, VersaEmerge, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, and Black Veil Brides. The band also made its national TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing "Glow" and "What This Means to Me."
I See Stars joined the 2011 Scream It Like You Mean It tour supporting its headliners Breathe Carolina and Chiodos, and also featuring Mod Sun, The Color Morale, and The Air I Breathe.
I See Stars released their third full-length album, Digital Renegade, on March 13, 2012. They took a heavier, more hardcore route with this release, but they still retained that electronic feel, with synthesized clean and screamed vocals. It also features guest vocals by Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria on the track "Endless Sky," as well as guest vocals by Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday fame on the track "Electric Forest."
Before the release of their fourth album, New Demons, which released on October 22, 2013, the band exclusively premiered their first single for the album, Violent Bounce [People Like ¥øµ] on Alternative Press and played Ten Thousand Feet live during Warped Tour 2013. On August 27, 2013, the band announced their North American headlining tour Started From The Bottom Now We Here with The Word Alive, Crown the Empire, and guests Dayshell, Get Scared, and Palisades, which started on October 29 and ended on November 24.
On July 31, 2015, the band released an acoustic album titled Phases, which featured many of their older songs reimagined as acoustic songs along with a few cover songs that were also acoustic. Jimmy Gregerson would be kicked from the band due to unknown reasons and Zach Johnson was kicked from the band as well. Devin would replace Zach as the unclean vocalist and Andrew Oliver would be moved from drums to keyboards and synth. The bands fifth album, Treehouse , was released on June 17, 2016. This album, unlike their previous two, isn't very heavy and is more chill. Acoustic versions of some songs from the album were released on April 6, 2018.
After a 5 year hiatus and Instagram account wipe, the band finally teased that they'd be releasing new material soon. According to the band on Twitter, the highly anticipated sixth album will feature more than 12 songs.
Crystal Ball
I See Stars Lyrics
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I can hear every single thought
That you tried to hide
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
If these walls could talk
They wouldn't speak the best of me, the best of me
You can't just jump into my life as you please
You're the queen of my insanity
I'll wait for you
No goodbyes, I'll see you soon
I will wait for you
You've made me better and I swear that's something I won't forget
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
If these walls could talk
They wouldn't speak the best of me, the best of me
I'll wait for you
I'll wait for you
You can't run, you can't hide
I can hear every single thought, every single thought
That you tried to hide
Look into my crystal ball
Lust has a special place for you in her soul
Do you know the things you did to me?
You made me fall in love and leave me to die
You were the one who broke our living fantasy
The lyrics of "Crystal Ball" by I See Stars touch upon themes of betrayal, trust, and the unpredictable nature of relationships. The opening lines imply that the singer has a supernatural ability to read their lover's mind, making it impossible for them to hide their true intentions. The next lines shift the focus to the singer's personal struggles, as they confront a stranger in the mirror and the possibility of judgment from the walls. The second verse takes on a slightly accusatory tone, with the singer claiming that their lover has turned things around on them and that they cannot just enter the singer's life as they please. Despite this, however, the singer admits that they will wait for their lover and that they have made them a better person.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't run, you can't hide
You cannot escape from me
I can hear every single thought
I know your every thought and feeling
That you tried to hide
Even those you wanted to keep secret
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
When I look at myself, I don't recognize the person I see
If these walls could talk
The things that have happened in this room are shameful
They wouldn't speak the best of me, the best of me
My actions in this room have not been admirable
Turn it around on me just to make it seem I've done wrong
You make me seem like the one at fault when it's really you
You can't just jump into my life as you please
You can't come in and out of my life whenever you want
You're the queen of my insanity
You drive me crazy, but I can't help but come back to you
I'll wait for you
I'll be patient and wait for your return
No goodbyes, I'll see you soon
We might not have parted on good terms, but I know I'll see you again soon
You've made me better and I swear that's something I won't forget
Despite the pain you've caused me, you've helped me become a better person
Look into my crystal ball
See the future with me
Lust has a special place for you in her soul
You are special to me, and I feel a strong desire for you
Do you know the things you did to me?
Do you understand the pain you caused me?
You made me fall in love and leave me to die
You led me to love you, only to leave me heartbroken
You were the one who broke our living fantasy
You shattered our perfect relationship and ruined our dream
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Jeff Valentine, Devin Oliver, Andrew Oliver, Jimmy Gregerson, Zach Johnson, Brent Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
XoPOOKIEoX
Crystal Ball
You can't run, you can't hide
I can hear every single thought
That you tried to hide
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
If these walls could talk they wouldn't speak the best of me
Turn it around on me
Just to make it seem
I've done wrong
You can't just jump into my life as you please
You're the queen of my insanity
I'll wait for you
No goodbyes, I'll see you soon
I will wait for you
You've made me better and I swear that's something I wont forget
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
If these walls could talk
They wouldn't speak the best of me
I'll wait for you [x2]
Crystal Ball
You can't run, you can't hide
I can hear every single thought
That you tried to hide
Look into my crystal ball
Lust has a place for you, in her soul
Do you know the things you did to me?
You made me fall in love and leave me to die
You were the one who broke our living fantasy
Jordan Holman
You can't run, you can't hide
I can hear every single thought
That you tried to hide
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
If these walls could talk
They wouldn't speak the best of me, the best of me
Turn it around on me just to make it seem I've done wrong
You can't just jump into my life as you please
You're the queen of my insanity
I'll wait for you
No goodbyes, I'll see you soon
I will wait for you
You've made me better and I swear that's something I won't forget
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
If these walls could talk
They wouldn't speak the best of me, the best of me
I'll wait for you
I'll wait for you
You can't run, you can't hide
I can hear every single thought, every single thought
That you tried to hide
Look into my crystal ball
Lust has a special place for you in her soul
Do you know the things you did to me?
You made me fall in love and leave me to die
You were the one who broke our living fantasy
Songwriters: Jeff Valentine / Devin Oliver / Andrew Oliver / Jimmy Gregerson
Chelsea Roses
This whole album just makes me feel like a dancing fairy
BlueSkEyes39
Rite
daniel o'meara
So lit
DuelZ
I do some ballet 🩰 when the song breaks down.
Riley
I read that and damn near choked from laughter.
You made my day.
XoPOOKIEoX
Crystal Ball
You can't run, you can't hide
I can hear every single thought
That you tried to hide
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
If these walls could talk they wouldn't speak the best of me
Turn it around on me
Just to make it seem
I've done wrong
You can't just jump into my life as you please
You're the queen of my insanity
I'll wait for you
No goodbyes, I'll see you soon
I will wait for you
You've made me better and I swear that's something I wont forget
I look in the mirror and a stranger stares on back at me
If these walls could talk
They wouldn't speak the best of me
I'll wait for you [x2]
Crystal Ball
You can't run, you can't hide
I can hear every single thought
That you tried to hide
Look into my crystal ball
Lust has a place for you, in her soul
Do you know the things you did to me?
You made me fall in love and leave me to die
You were the one who broke our living fantasy
Ariel Castillo
Tome su like buen hombre :p
David Kirksey
the electronic beat in this song is epic. especially at 0:15
Taylor Gonzalez
This band is so.. dynamic, they've really improved!!! It's awesome!
Alexis Vargas
Sorpendente I See Stars New Demons para mi un álbum muy bueno